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The Best First Date Spots In Seattle
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The Best Restaurants For An Affordable Date
Great spots where you can go on a date without emptying your wallet.
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Ooshiba Yakitori & Sushi
This Japanese kitchen located inside Figurehead Brewing in Fremont serves great yakitori and sushi.
Rich Rich
Follow the fluorescent pink glow to Rich Rich, a high-energy Queen Anne speakeasy that has some of the best cocktails and vibes in the neighborhood.
La Dive
La Dive's second Queen Anne location is just as great of a place to drink natural wine, exciting boozy slushies, and extra cold martinis as the original—don't skip the late-night mac salad.
Strega
Strega is a pizzeria and pasta spot in Ballard that you should frequent for smoked cheese-topped pies at the bar.
Westward
Westward is a beautiful seafood spot on the water that you should prioritize for oysters, snacks, and drinks.
Chez Phinney
Chez Phinney is a self-serve Phinney Ridge wine bar that's perfect for a date or drinks-and-snacks session with friends.
Korochka Tavern
Korochka Tavern is an Eastern European bar in Wallingford that we love for beet-infused vodka cocktails and a ton of excellent pelmeni.
Itsumono
Itsumono is a Japanese restaurant in the ID that incorporates curveball ingredients from other cuisines to stunning results.
Kobuta & Ookami Katsu And Sake House
Kobuta & Ookami Katsu And Sake House on Capitol Hill serves some of the best katsu in the city.
Cornelly
Choosing between homemade pasta and fantastically charred pizza at Cornelly is difficult, so just order both at this excellent Italian spot on Capitol Hill.
Gemini Room
Gemini Room is a Capitol Hill coffee shop during the day that transforms into a cocktail bar at night.
La Fontana Siciliana
La Fontana Siciliana is an Italian restaurant with a garden courtyard that feels like you're miles away from Belltown.
La Dive
La Dive is a bar on Capitol Hill that serves natural wine, boozy slushies, champagne bongs, and Eastern European small plates.
Cantina Monarca
At Cantina Monarca, a flashy Mexican restaurant in Bellevue, the food is pretty mediocre—especially for the price.
Dark Room
If you're looking for a cool, moody hang in Greenwood, head to Dark Room. And have some great Korean bar food while you're there.
Pablo y Pablo
Pablo Y Pablo is a Mexican spot in Wallingford with good drinks and vibes—and it'll work well enough if you need tacos in the immediate area.
Autumn
Autumn is a pasta spot in Phinney Ridge perfect for a date night, birthday, or just any time you want good gnochetti.
The Best First Date Spots In Seattle
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Daphnes Bar
The best place to grab a drink in Edmonds is Daphnes. Take advantage of their marble bar and short menu of classic cocktails, and enjoy the great playlist.
Phởcific Standard Time
If you might be interested in an exciting night out involving exceptional Vietnamese cocktails and bar snacks, Phởcific Standard Time in the Denny Triangle is the place.
Itto's Tapas
Itto's is a Moroccan and Spanish tapas bar in West Seattle that makes for a great last-minute date night.
Sugo Hand Roll Bar
Sugo Hand Roll Bar, a Downtown Japanese spot just off of Pike Place, serves great small plates and delicious temaki filled with high-quality fish.